Rob Lowe’s Stint On ‘The West Wing’ Was “A Super Unhealthy Relationship,” He Claims

Anna Delvey wants to walk to her scheduled check-in with New York parole officers. All 40 blocks, that is. Who can blame her? The infamous fake heiress, whose twisty tale of conning some of Wall Street’s biggest sharks became the inspiration for the hit Netflix series “Inventing Anna,” has been confined to a 470-square-foot apartment in the East Village for the past 10 months as she fights deportation to Germany, her most recent country of residence.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The 50th anniversary celebration for the Roxy in West Hollywood this September is picking up some added components, including an additional appearance by Neil Young and Crazy Horse; a recreation by Stephen Marley of his father Bob Marley’s “Live at the Roxy” album; and a compilation album that will draw on performances from the nightclub’s five-decade history. Young was already announced to appear at the Roxy on Sept. 20, the 50th anniversary of the night he officially opened the club with a multi-night engagement.

Tim Richards, CEO of international cinema chain Vue, will step down from his role as chair of the British Film Institute (BFI) in 2024, when his term will come to a close. The boss of the European cinema giant took on the position, which is appointed by the U.K. government, in February 2021.

outdoor furniture, there are still a few more hours to shop the Pottery Barn Summer Warehouse Sale with major discounts on furniture, home decor, bedding and more.Ahead of Labor Day 2023, you can score up to 50% off thousands of home items during Pottery Barn's sale. Everything from durable, timeless furniture to the softest bedding and artisan-quality decor is steeply discounted for one last day today, August 15.Shop the Pottery Barn SaleAn early holiday sale means there's no better time to invest in big-ticket items such as beds, seating and tables.

good night's rest after a long day. While you can't control all of the factors that might prevent you from quality shut eye, but there is one big one that you can: your mattress.

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt offered guests at their lavish 2000 wedding quite a treat, according to Michael Rapaport. The comedian and Bravo superfan was a guest on on Monday, when talk turned to Aniston and Pitt's nuptials, which Rapaport attended. During a segment called «The Rapa Report,» Rapaport offered his hot take on a recent episode in which Erin Lichy served caviar and potato chips during a get-together in the Hamptons.

Ciara has announced that she's expecting, the 37-year-old singer is giving her fans all the baby bump pics they could want!Last Tuesday, Ciara revealed that she and Russell Wilson are awaiting the arrival of their third child together. The «How We Roll» singer and her husband already share a daughter Sienna, 6, and a son Win, 3. Ciara also shares her first child, 9-year-old Future Zhair, with her ex, Future.While the singer had expertly been keeping her growing belly on the low before her dazzling reveal, now that the cat is out of the bag, she's proudly showing off her bump in new family photos as the Wilsons gear up for a new NFL season with the Denver Broncos.Russell shared two photos to Instagram on Monday as this year's training camp kicks off.

Anniversary Sale with deals on everything you need to update your living space ahead of the new season. From sectionals and coffee tables to stylish area rugs, Wayfair is offering savings up to 70% off on furniture, appliances, home decor and more.Shop the Wayfair SaleUntil midnight tonight, you can save big on Wayfair's most sought-after products — including bedding and mattresses. Whether you're looking for a sleeper sofa to comfortably host guests over Labor Day weekend or a new washer and dryer to upgrade laundry days, Wayfair is offering discounts across all categories that you won't want to miss.

Sofia Richie Grainge is opening up about married life.

The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is back!

Police are appealing for help locating two men from Bury. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are seeking information regarding 28-year-old Nathan and 25-year-old Callum. In line with current practice, the men's surnames have not been released.

Fans are patiently waiting for The Gilded Age season 2 to return to HBO. Season 1 debuted in early 2022 and we’ve learned some information about season 2 in the past few months.

The first teaser trailer for Maestro is here!

Malin Andersson has shared the struggles she faces being a single mum to her daughter Xaya, candidly admitting she gets "really lonely".The former Love Island star, 30, who has revealed she's open to finding love again, welcomed Xaya in February 2022 with boyfriend Jared. However, the pair split just five weeks later. In an exclusive chat, Malin told us: "Being a single mum is overwhelming.

Love Island star Malin Andersson has admitted her daughter Xaya has given her renewed purpose after battling the “lowest points” in her life. Malin, 30, who appeared on season two of the ITV dating show in 2016, shares 18-month-old Xaya with her ex-boyfriend Jared.The pair got together in 2021, but split just five weeks after their daughter's arrival. While co-parenting comes with its struggles, Malin has described motherhood as “hard but so rewarding”.

When it comes to dressing for the ever-changing weather we’re currently dealing with, we need clothes that are transitional, comfortable and adaptable. You know the sort – pieces that work just as well when it's humid and sunny as they do when it's chilly and rainy.

EastEnders legend Alfie Moon is set for a health scare as he suffers from a punch from his young son, Tommy Moon. During the episode, which aired on Monday, 14 August, Alfie struggled to control young Tommy after he ran out while Alfie was looking after him. Alfie found Tommy in the park drinking with his friends, but when they returned home and tried to talk, things took a nasty turn.

Aesthetic crazes come and go, but some do end up staying popular for the foreseeable. With all the internet buzz around Traptox – aka ‘Barbie Botox’ – we have to wonder if this is one treatment that’s set to enter the leagues of baby Botox and lip flips.

UPDATED, 7:30 AM: Longtime SportsCenter co-anchor Sage Steele has decided to leave ESPN after settling her lawsuit against ESPN/Disney.

Labor Day traditionally signals the end of summer and puts the TV industry into fall mode, focusing on the launch of the new broadcast season. While broadcast is no longer the only — or even the main — game in town, Labor Day has remained that threshold after summer vacations when the TV business kicks into high gear.

Ellise Shafer “Barbie” has been banned in Algeria in its third week of release, according to Reuters. In a statement to the news site, an unnamed “official source” said that the film “promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances” and “does not comply with Algeria’s religious and cultural beliefs.” The news was first reported by local site 24H Algerie on Monday, which wrote that the North African country’s Ministry of Culture and Arts had asked theaters showing the film to immediately remove it from their schedules.

With the political turmoil found around the world, but especially right now in the United States, there’s no better time to look back at a historic event that shows what can happen to a society when opposing political sides reach a boiling point. Patricio Guzmán’s epic, “The Battle of Chile,” is getting a brand-new restoration and release on the 50th anniversary of the pivotal coup that led to violence and unrest in the country, and hopefully a new generation of audiences can watch the landmark political documentary.

Can a relationship be art? “Maestro” offers a bold look at the complicated and compelling story of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein; the new film delves into the legendary conductor’s life, focusing on his unique connection to Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Through it all, they found a way to support one another in a world judgemental of anything that didn’t fit the period’s societal norms.

Shania Twain has paid tribute to Celine Dion amid her recent health issues, hoping that Dion will be “singing for us all again.”Last year, the Canadian singer revealed that she was diagnosed with the neurological illness called stiff person syndrome, an extremely rare autoimmune neurological condition that affects one person in a million. Unfortunately, this meant that Dion had postponed and later cancel her upcoming 2024 ‘Courage’ tour dates due to her “ongoing health issues.”While speaking to Billboard, Shania Twain shared a heartfelt message, wishing her friend and fellow singer well.

HotWax have shared their new single ‘Drop’ and confirmed they will be supporting Royal Blood on their forthcoming UK and US dates.The new track was mixed by Alan Moulder (Foo Fighters, Wet Leg) and marks the Hastings trio’s first new music since the release of their debut EP ‘A Thousand Times’.The release is accompanied by a UFO-themed official music video directed by Josh Quinton, which you can view below.“My aim for this video was to create an explosive & exciting journey through the band members’ brains that matches the exhilarating energy of the song, whilst also fusing their own personal style with my love for trashy 70s B movies and 90s kids TV,” said Quinton in a press release.“I wanted to use the symbolism of space travel to represent the band’s momentum and fresh landing into the world whilst adhering to a strong DIY ethos and reaching maximum altitudes of fun.”The trio will also be supporting Royal Blood on their forthcoming UK and US dates which kick off on October 20 at the O2 Apollo in Manchester. You can purchase tickets for the UK shows here and US dates hereThey will also play two of their own UK headline shows at Colours in Hoxton on September and Manchester Deaf Institute on the following night (September 14).

Margot Robbie, the star and co-producer of Greta Gerwig‘s Barbie, is set to earn around $50million (£39.2million) for the film.As reported by Variety, Barbie has made $1.18billion (£930million) globally, making it the second highest-grossing film in Warner Bros.’ history and the highest-grossing film ever from a female director. The film earned $356.2million (£279.7million) during its opening weekend.Due to the film being a box office hit, Robbie is set to earn roughly $50million through her salary and box office bonuses for her role.

George Harrison‘s mother has revealed that she was “disgusted” at how audiences would scream throughout The Beatles‘ live shows.As BBC News reports, Louise Harrison made the comment in a letter she sent to a young fan of the Fab Four called Janet Gray. The pair are said to have had regular written correspondence between 1963 and 1966.Twenty-five letters to Gray are due to go under the hammer at the Liverpool Beatles Memorabilia Auction on Saturday, August 26.In one response, Louise said she was “disgusted at the way the so-called fans just screamed” at one of The Beatles’ gigs in Manchester.“Nobody with any sense would pay and queue for a ticket just to stand on a seat and scream and not hear one sound from the stage,” she added.

Lil Durk has called out fans for allegedly stealing merchandise at a recent show after his concert was halted following false reports of a man with a gun.Towards the end of the rapper’s set at the United Center in Chicago last Saturday night (August 12) during the WGCI Summer Jam, the crowd were asked to evacuate after police stationed at the venue received reports of shots being fired outside the south entrance of the arena, according to TMZ.After investigating, police determined that the report was false.“We are working closely with authorities to investigate all incidents from last evening at the WGCI Summer Jam show,” a spokesperson for the United Center told the gossip site.“It became apparent for all involved that ending the show early was in everyone’s best interest as the safety of our guests and employees is a priority.

Future Islands have shared an emotional new single called ‘Deep In The Night’ – you can listen to it below.The song marks the first material from the Baltimore band since their standalone track ‘King Of Sweden’, which came out last year. Another song, ‘Peach’, was released in 2021 following on from their sixth and latest studio album, ‘As Long As You Are’ (2020).Today (August 15), Future Islands made their return with a moody, atmospheric ballad.

The Blind Side scandal is only just beginning.

Rob Lowe has opened up about his “super unhealthy relationship” with The West Wing.The actor played the deputy White House Communications Director Sam Seaborn on the Emmy-winning NBC drama, but left partway through its fourth season.At the time, it was reported that Lowe left the show due to a salary dispute, as well as a creative disagreement over the amount of focus given to his character.In a recent appearance on the Podcrushed podcast, Lowe spoke about his decision to leave The West Wing, describing his relationship with the series as “super unhealthy”.“I felt very undervalued” he said, adding: “I did not have a good experience.”“I walked away from the most popular girl at school, but I also knew that it was a super unhealthy relationship, and it was the best thing I ever did.”Lowe subsequently went on to star in the sitcom Parks And Recreation, as well as procedural dramas Code Black and 9-1-1: Lone Star.Announcing his departure from The West Wing at the time, Lowe said in a statement to fans: “As much as it hurts to admit it, it has been increasingly clear, for quite a while, that there was no longer a place for Sam Seaborn on The West Wing.“Warners had allowed me an opportunity to leave the show as I arrived – grateful for it, happy to have been on it and proud of it. We were a part of television history and I will never forget it.”The actor did, however, later return to The West Wing for a couple of episodes towards the end of its run, including the series finale.

According to a CNN release, Lowe had left the show because he “was disenchanted over the unwillingness of producers to raise his $75,000-an-episode salary” while the show’s lead Martin Sheen was paid $300,000 per episode. Lowe released a statement at the time, saying his character did not fit the show anymore before he returned for two episodes during the show’s final season.He compared his departure to walking away from the “most popular girl at school.”“She’s the popular girl, everybody likes her, she’s beautiful, it must be great, all the things that people would say about making “The West Wing” to me.

Rob Lowe revealed why he left "The West Wing" in a new interview. Lowe, now 59, explained he felt "undervalued" while filming the show and noted that his experiences would "make your hair stand up." "I felt very undervalued. Whenever I talk to actors who complain about, you know, their relationships on their shows, it happens," he explained during an appearance on Stitcher Studios’ "Podcrushed." "It happens in any workplace.

Rob Lowe is giving the real reason behind his sudden departure from The West Wing, comparing the NBC show to a “super unhealthy relationship.”

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Rob Lowe said on a recent episode of the “Podcrushed” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) that exiting “The West Thing” after four seasons was “the best thing” he ever did since his run on the show was “super unhealthy.” Lowe starred as White House communications director Sam Seaborn in Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed NBC drama. He was written out of the show in Season 4 amid rumors of behind-the-scenes salary disputes. He said on the podcast that he felt “undervalued” during his time on the series.

Rob Lowe is looking back at his time on The West Wing.